Waterford Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Waterford
The River Suir is tidal here, and navigable by sea-going craft. This attracted the Vikings, who settled in 853 and called itVeðrafjǫrðr, the rams' fjord. They were ousted by the native Irish in 902 but returned and held on from 914. This precedes Dublin's settlement in 988 so Waterford is Ireland's oldest city. Its landscape is dominated by walls and fortifications from the Anglo-Norman period, and architecture of the 18th century when it grew rapidly as a port. The Suir was bridged in 1793 but the city remained on the south bank: a strip along the north bank has the railway station and suburb of Ferrybank, then the boundary with County Kilkenny.
Top Attractions in Waterford
Explore the best things to see and do in Waterford:
- ★All Together Now
- ★Bishop's Palace
- ★Edmund Rice Heritage Centre
- ★House of Waterford Crystal
- ★Medieval Museum
- ★Mount Congreve Gardens
- ★Reginald's Tower
- ★Waterford and Suir Valley Railway
Where to Eat in Waterford
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bodéga
- 🍴Café Lucia
- 🍴Espresso
- 🍴Kyoto
- 🍴La Bohème
- 🍴Momo
Where to Stay in Waterford
- 🏨Dooley's Hotel
- 🏨Fitzwilton Hotel
- 🏨Granville Hotel
- 🏨Portree Guesthouse
- 🏨Tower Hotel
- 🏨Travelodge Waterford Hotel
Waterford Travel Guide Sections
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